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We’re currently facing three major, simultaneous shocks to the system...

Engaging with stakeholders isn’t just the right thing to do - it’s smart business...

The BHRRC reports that migrant workers make up about 5% of the global workforce...

The ‘Stop-the-Clock’ directive is part of the Omnibus...

The World Economic Forum and LinkedIn make the business case for inclusive AI practices clear...

Human rights, just transition and living wages are no longer optional...

Democracy is in precipitous decline. V-Dem reports that there are 72% of people living under...

On March 6, 2025, Human Level hosted a...

Within a shifting regulatory landscape, the direction of travel is clear..

The ocean is not just a vast body of water - it’s a lifeline for humanity...

Oxfam reports that women workers are bearing the brunt of companies' demands for low-cost...

The world is facing a storm of crises - climate breakdown, biodiversity loss..

It’s not an easy ride out there for company leaders. They are faced with...

The impact of Business and Human Rights (BHR) measures in Emerging Markets and...

The top-line finding of the ILO in its progress report on gender inequality in employment...

To navigate the evolving sustainability and human rights landscape...

Businesses are directly linked to pollution - soil, air, water, and noise...

Researchers have found that while extreme temperatures cause fewer lost work hours...

There's been a little bit of backlash on LinkedIn recently...

Which company would want to confine its knowledge to its tier 1 only...

The proposed changes to the EU CSDDD and CSRD couldn’t come at a worse time...

The EU got the order wrong - starting with investor disclosures (SFDR)...

There is evidence that binding agreements are effective

Democracy and open civic space are foundations for human rights...

The EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (EU CSDDD) requires...

Human Rights Impact Assessments (HRIAs) are a valuable tool for...

In February 2025, the Trump administration imposed new tariffs on imports...

Workers across sectors and geographies are experiencing challenges to...

The BHRRC reports that in 2024, migrant workers faced alarming levels of...

See below a snapshot of key takeaways from the sessions, and our take on them...

Climate risk and resilience, water management, gender equality and economic opportunity are top...

Amid growing anti-DEI backlash, now is the time to rethink what’s needed...

The anti-corruption agenda has taken some hits lately...

Corporate sustainability faces growing expectations and...

Companies’ purchasing practices directly affects the capacity of...

Financial institutions are looking for stronger progress and...

A recent survey by the UK Institute of Directors finds that sustainability is...

We opted here for reiterating some of the recent messaging from companies ...

The European Commission has decided that there are three areas of priority for the EU ...

Lara Wolters, who everyone knows as a critical player ...

The Human Rights Watch World Report 2025 highlights...

Global labour markets are grappling with significant challenges...

On the heels of the World Economic Forum in Davos and the publication of the...

The latest WEF Global Risks Report highlights a more fragmented world with rising...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how organisations manage human resources (HR), with...

The EU Forced Labour Ban is the newest entry into the suite of global laws...

The global workforce is undergoing a major transformation...

Businesses are directly connected to plastics pollution...

Migrant workers remain particularly vulnerable in global supply chains, facing high risks of...

The ILO’s latest data shows that global labour migration is steadily rising. In 2022 ...

As a global population, we are at a make-or-break moment in history. We are quickly changing ...

The science is clear: human and economic activities are destabilising the very climate and living ..

Human rights and environmental impacts are deeply interconnected...

Growing socioeconomic inequality within countries poses risks not only to...

2024 has had its share of highs and low for people and planet, and the crystal ball tells us...

The ILO’s latest wage report found that the last couple of years have held both positives and...

New requirements in sustainability reporting are here, with global implications...

The urgency for climate action is acute. In 2023, global average temperature reached 1.45°C above...

What will the state of the world be for children in 2050? UNICEF’s report delves into ...

The briefing underscores the importance of companies carefully considering what it means to ...

The WBA makes the case for an inclusive approach to the EU CSDDD to fully ...

If you are a company developing or constructing in the renewable energy sector in the Gulf, this ...

A key finding of the report shows that embedding human rights respect in...

Migrant construction workers are vital to the green building transition but face significant risk...

Child labour in the U.S. is sky high. The number of children in child labour increased by...

Nature and climate change span national borders, and so should a just net zero transition...

Progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is lagging, with only 17%...

The economic toll is staggering: weather-related losses have risen...

In an evolving legal landscape, lawyers and bar associations are stepping up as key players...

The Business Breakthrough Barometer 2024 highlights a major shift in...

In the Just Transition Finance Lab’s compilation of insights on...

Companies significantly impact children’s rights in ways that often...

“This decade marks the make-or-break moment for the health of the planet”...

For lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons, discrimination is widespread...

Companies need to pay attention to the links between environment and human rights...

We are entering a new era for business and human rights. Regulations for...

Water, water, water. Water is essential for both planetary health and...

AI and workers. So many benefits. Also, so many pitfalls...

There are of course a number of challenges for companies when trying to...

The next five years are critical for determining the future of life on Earth ...

This is a new approach to contracts for many companies ...

The insides of companies are already shifting ...

Feeling stuck in your approach to...

Just transition litigation is on the rise. By studying...

Out of 35 key planetary indicators, 25 are at record...

This question is such a critical one and one that we are talking a lot about ...

FAQ: Meaningful Stakeholder Engagement at Scale

The BBC released a documentary: ‘Slavery on the High Street’ which describes ...

The latest UN Special Rapporteur’s report highlights the urgent need for businesses, States ...

The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) just released Towards Planet ...

For those of you looking at the provisions of the EU CSDDD...

The UN General Assembly has adopted...

Two-thirds of our nine Planetary Boundaries have been...

The world is failing to end forced labour...

Exceeding our planetary boundaries threatens...

Most companies are missing the bigger picture when it comes to...